The 6,100-seat stadium was constructed in 1999. Ardmaer Park. Please  visit brd.leagueapps.com for more information, IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Municipal Court in person sessions remain suspended. Subsequently, Bridgewater started to receive an influx of residents who worked in the strong pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and financial industries in Bridgewater and the Raritan Valley. The township has long been a hub for pharmaceutical companies including Valeant, Allergan, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, many small, and mid-size ones. In the 1970s its population began to grow when residents of larger cities such as Plainfield and Newark started to migrate into Bridgewater as a result of the 1967 Plainfield Riots and 1967 Newark riots. The population density was 1,323.4 inhabitants per square mile (511.0/km2). [9], The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $108,680 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,095) and the median family income was $130,594 (+/- $6,507). ***Credit Card machine closes at 3:30 PM***,  Payments for traffic and criminal matters can also be made online at NJMCDIRECT.com. Â, State of New Jersey: Dial: 211 or 1-800-962-1253/Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 or Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance, Somerset County: Dial: 908-231-7111 to listen to daily updates about the status of the coronavirus in Somerset County or Email: [email protected], Bridgewater Township: Dial: 908-429-8444 or Email: [email protected] for Bridgewater specific questions. [9], 25.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. Note: For the bids which have crossed the bid deadline and has not been awarded yet, please search with the Close status from the Status drop-down. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bridgewater_Township,_New_Jersey&oldid=1011037606, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2020, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Articles containing potentially dated statements from May 2010, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2019, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Bradley Gardens Fire Company (District 2), Bridgewater is the setting for a concept album by the band, It was one of the filming locations for the, This page was last edited on 8 March 2021, at 17:59. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males. [130], Bridgewater has six all-volunteer fire companies, which provide fire suppression and assist in vehicle extrication and rescue attempts:[131], Bridgewater is served by five volunteer BLS rescue squads, which provide EMS coverage as well as vehicle extrication, water rescue, and other rescue services. [67], Bridgewater Township is located in the 7th Congressional District[68] and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state Legislative District. Bradley Gardens Primary School[103] (294; PreK–4), The address of the municipal complex is 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. [121][122], The headquarters of the Somerset County Library System is located in Bridgewater. Males had a median income of $90,875 (+/- $4,851) versus $65,501 (+/- $4,264) for females. They operate in all weather conditions and have instrument approaches available for use by pilots in bad weather. Bradley Gardens (with a 2010 Census population of 14,206[24]), Today: John is counting on you. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 32.36 square miles (83.81 km2), including 31.89 square miles (82.59 km2) of land and 0.47 square miles (1.23 km2) of water (1.46%).[1][2]. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 for its locally significant Colonial Revival architecture from 1937 to 1944. Bridgewater was chartered by George II of Great Britain in 1749, and incorporated on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's 104 original townships. [90][91] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 11,346 votes (51.3% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 10,357 votes (46.8% vs. 52.1%) and other candidates with 267 votes (1.2% vs. 1.1%), among the 22,110 ballots cast by the township's 27,378 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.8% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County). Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.79% of the population. The Borough of Montrose was incorporated from part of Bridgewater Township in 1824. A convenience fee will apply for this transaction: $1 for payment by check and 2.65% of your bill for payment by credit card.. ALS (paramedics) are dispatched from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset. The median age was 38 years. [20] As of the 2019 Population Estimates Program census estimate, the township's population was 43,968. [88] Among the township's 2010 Census population, 63.1% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 84.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide). Virtual court sessions are being held to mitigate public exposure to COVID-19.  Visit the Court page for more information.  The Violations Window is Open for payment between 08:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The Raritan Valley Line of NJ Transit provides service at the Bridgewater station, located on the old American Cyanamid property. [31], Bridgewater borders 13 other municipalities. Hillside Intermediate School[110] (574; 5–6), Bridgewater Township is governed by the traditional township form of government. The move is expected to save the township $4.5 million over 10 years, saving $4.50 on the average tax bill. The North Branch and South Branch of the Raritan River meet at the extreme southwestern corner of Bridgewater at the border with both Branchburg Township and Hillsborough Township, and this point is known as the Raritan River Confluence was once intended to be a major reservoir. Please check our news and announcements section for regular updates and meeting notices. I love Bridgewater. The Raritan itself runs along Bridgewater's southern border (except where Somerville and Raritan were carved out as separate boroughs) and the North Branch of the Raritan River forms the township's western border with Branchburg. [78] As of 2020, Somerset County's Freeholders are ", "Saul B. Marantz, 85, Pioneer In Hi-Fi Audio Components", "Richard P. McCormick: 89, father of the Rutgers president", "The N.B.A. For every 100 females, the population had 91.8 males. The overwhelming majority of students in the district are from Bridgewater, with approximately 1,000 students from Raritan. [142], The Van Veghten House was built c. 1725 and served as the headquarters for Quartermaster General Nathanael Greene during the second Middlebrook encampment. There are some businesses within the township, including a small shopping center. The Raritan River and its branches and tributaries form much of Bridgewater's borders with other municipalities and a number of smaller rivers and streams run through Bridgewater. Make Village at Bridgewater your new home. Inset: Location of Somerset County in New Jersey. Bridgewater–Raritan Middle School[111] (1,411; 7–8) and [143], Places of worship in Bridgewater include churches for a number of Christian denominations; Temple Sholom, a Conservative Jewish synagogue formed in 1966;[144] Sri Venkateswara Temple, a Hindu temple inaugurated in 1998;[145] and the Garden State Sikh Association Gurudwara, a Sikh temple. Monday- Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM, MUNICIPAL BUILDING CLOSED – Public Holiday, Road Improvement Projects/Emergency Notification Center, PERMIT AMNESTY RECAP AND UPCOMING VIRTUAL CODE NIGHT, FREE RADON TEST KITS AVAILABLE AT THE BRIDGEWATER DIVISION OF HEALTH, CANCELLATION OF MARCH 11 AND NOTICE OF MARCH 18 RESCHEDULE, Mayor Moench Issues Proclamation for Black History Month, Yard Waste Site will be closed on 12/24, 12/25 and 12/26, YARD WASTE SITE CLOSED TODAY AND TOMORROW DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, Bridgewater Council Adopts Township Social Media Policy, Administration Makes Presentation to Council Regarding Camp Cromwell Property, NOTICE OF SALE OF A PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LIQUOR LICENSE, October Proclaimed Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Bridgewater, October Proclaimed Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Bridgewater, Regional Center Partnership Rain Barrel Rebate Program, Mayor Moench Issues Proclamation to Recognize Indian Independence Day. Bridgewater is now Somerset County's second-most populous municipality, after Franklin Township. Surrogate Frank Bruno (R, Branchburg, 2020). You may return your vote by mail ballot to the secure drop box located at the Bridgewater Township Municipal Building anytime prior to 8:00PM on Tuesday, November 3rd. 01-04-2021, 04:55 PM Copanut : Location: Mid-Atlantic. BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench said despite the many challenges the township will face in 2021, he has hope. Until the 1960s, Bridgewater was largely known as a farming community. [9], Of the 16,111 households, 38.3% had children under the age of 18; 64.1% were married couples living together; 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 25.3% were non-families. More recently, there has also been growth as Bridgewater has become more popular with New York City commuters who use the Bridgewater Station on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line or Interstate 78 East to commute to New York City. [87], As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 28,049 registered voters in Bridgewater Township, of which 6,468 (23.1% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 7,618 (27.2% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 13,947 (49.7% vs. 48.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated. Simply send us your email address and you will receive a copy of the Township e-newsletter and Bridgewater Email Alerts. Bridgewater Township is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States.As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 44,464, reflecting an increase of 1,524 (+3.5%) from the 42,940 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 10,431 (+32.1%) from the 32,509 counted in the 1990 Census.. Bridgewater Township was originally created by Royal charter … The original dimensions of Bridgewater included a small portion of what is now Wyoming County. [120], Little Friends of Jesus Nursery School (preschool, non-parochial) operates under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. ", "Al Falah Center Files Suit Against Bridgewater; The center claims the township's new zoning ordinance violates religious freedom. LOCATION: BRIDGEWATER, NJ. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships by the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, under the Township Act of 1798. [49], The 2010 United States Census counted 44,464 people, 16,111 households, and 12,035 families in the township. The River Raisin runs through the western part of Bridgewater, which used to be a thriving community on the railroad line. THE OPPORTUNITY. Bridgewater Public Library Phone number (802)672-3334 Fax number (802)672-5395. There were 16 voters registered to other parties. There were 16,657 housing units at an average density of 519.9 per square mile (200.7/km2). Bridgewater Township is serviced by three local airports, Solberg-Hunterdon Airport to the west in Readington, Somerset Airport to the north in Bedminster Township, and Central Jersey Regional Airport to the south in Manville. [92] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 11,641 votes (55.5% vs. 51.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 9,104 votes (43.4% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 170 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among the 20,985 ballots cast by the township's 25,218 registered voters, for a turnout of 83.2% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county). Since 1889, the first hoisting of the flag is commemorated annually each July 4 with a changing of the flag, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and the delivery of a historical address.[23]. [58], TD Bank Ballpark is home to the Somerset Patriots (originally Commerce Bank Ballpark). [123], As of May 2010[update], the township had a total of 239.75 miles (385.84 km) of roadways, of which 189.03 miles (304.21 km) were maintained by the municipality, 23.49 miles (37.80 km) by Somerset County and 27.23 miles (43.82 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[124]. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.76% (3,004) of the population. BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL: 10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, MI 48158 • Regular business hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 517-315-7545 • Sunday, August 2 nd from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Election Day, Tuesday, August 4th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. FREEDOM TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL: 11508 Pleasant Lake, Manchester, MI 48158 • Regular … Bridgewater Township residents about on-going planning and zoning activities. [47][48], The median household income was $88,308 and the median family income was $99,832. [22], Tradition holds that it was at the Middlebrook encampment the first official flag of the United States was unfurled, after law to adopt a national flag had been passed by Congress on June 14, 1777. [129], Bridgewater has 75 officers who are a part of the Bridgewater Township Police Department, which includes a patrol division, a detective bureau, a traffic unit, a communications bureau, a youth services bureau, and other divisions. The office of the Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing good and services to carry out the functions of various departments in accordance with the law of the State of New Jersey.

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